Companions

Spacing

Sow and Plant

Prepare a large hole by breaking up the soil and adding plenty of well-rotted organic matter. A wide hole is better than a very deep one. Mulch after planting, and encircle the trunk with a wire cage or protective pipe to protect the young tree from animal and insect pests.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.

Notes

Pecans are outstanding nut-producing landscape trees in much of the Southeast USA. Pecan trees will bear for decades. It takes 20 years for a pecan tree to grow to maturity.

Harvesting

Gather nuts as they fall to the ground. Allow them to dry in a place that is protected from rain.

Troubleshooting

Pecans grow best in warm, humid climates. In cool climate pecans may not produce nuts, and may suffer from coral spot.